RE: The Anthropological view on Religion, The Supernatural and Magic : Part 1

[gentleshaid]

I have this notion that no matter the different ways to which religion is dissected, it has become a tool rather than a belief. Here in my country, religion is more the instrument of politicians and chronic capitalists that call themselves religious leaders. Religious leaders cruise about in private jets and expensive yachts while the followers languish in abject poverty. They are masters at playing psychological games with the minds of their followers.

Having said all that, I still find it a bit uncomfortable that religion and magic are put side by side. Perhaps you might want to expantiate further on the kind of magic in your subsequent posts.

Great piece from you Zest. Keep at it.

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[zest]

Perhaps you might want to expantiate further on the kind of magic in your subsequent posts.

Hi @gentleshaid I did cover the difference within the post:

In our view, it is impossible to classify all phenomena as either belonging to the sphere of religion or magic. For example, sacrifices to gods or spirits (personal beings), through religious acts, are often coupled with rites designed to bring about specific results (by somehow forcing the supernatural beings to grant the requests). So a religious act often includes a magical element. For this reason, reference to religion in the following posts will often imply magic as well.

Please don't misunderstand "magic" to refer to David Copperfield or Dynamo sort of magic. (lol)

Thank you for the comment and support my dear buddy:)

[gentleshaid]

lol...or Merlin, perhaps. you are welcome!